Manager, Finance - OG&A Technology

Our Finance team ensure we are accountable and on track to company strategies. Their responsibilities include forecasting, in-season management, and analysis across business units. From sales and margin to operations and expenses, our Finance team provides consistent, accurate information to cross-functional partners to support Pet Smart's growth initiatives.

Collaborative Work Environment:
At Pet Smart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Phoenix Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of four days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to one remote “flex day” (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.

The Manager, FP&A – Technology & OG&A serves as the primary strategic finance partner to Pet Smart’s Technology organization, providing financial leadership across operational expenses, project investments, and long-range planning. This role is responsible for driving financial insights, challenging assumptions, and ensuring resources are allocated to the initiatives that create the most value for the company.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as the key finance advisor to Technology leadership, translating financial data into insights that influence strategy, prioritization, and operational decisions.
• Provide clear and timely visibility into spending trends, investment performance, and risks/opportunities.

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead the annual planning cycle for Technology OG&A, coordinating across multiple business partners and ensuring alignment to enterprise financial targets.
• Own monthly and quarterly forecasting processes; deliver accurate variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
• Build and evolve reporting dashboards that improve transparency, reduce manual work, and support faster decision-making.

Financial Modeling & Analytics

• Develop robust business cases and financial models to evaluate Technology initiatives, capital investments, and strategic programs.
• Consolidate and synthesize data from multiple systems into clear stories that support prioritization and resource allocation.
• Use trend analysis to proactively identify performance drivers and emerging issues.

Operational Excellence

• Streamline and standardize financial processes, improving forecasting accuracy, reporting automation, and communication across stakeholders.
• Support the creation of executive presentations for senior leadership.

Team Leadership

• Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide direction on analytical best practices, stakeholder engagement, and career growth.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field required;
  Master’s or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, or analytical experience; experience supporting Technology or corporate functions a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics clearly and influence non-financial partners.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical thinking, and data storytelling skills.
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools; experience building dashboards or databases is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, customer-focused approach.

• This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
• Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
• On-site presence in accordance with our Flex Smart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.

* This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. Pet Smart retains the right to change or…